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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with KFF Health News' Chief Washington Correspondent Julie Rovner about the healthcare subsidies at the center of the government shutdown.
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NPR's Michel Martin interviews Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire about the state of negotiations in Congress to end the government shutdown.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul about President Trump's efforts to deploy National Guard forces to Chicago, over state and local objections.
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President Trump is bucking tradition and legal precedent in pushing to deploy the National Guard to Democratic-led cities like Portland, Oregon and Chicago due to what he says is rampant crime and to support his crackdown on illegal immigration. -
The case pits conservative Christian groups against the LGBTQ+ community.
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On Stage with Iris Collective: Karen Slack
Iris Collective launches a new concert series, "On Stage with Iris Collective," at the Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC). The cabaret-style performances, set directly on the GPAC stage, begin Friday, October 10, with Grammy-winning soprano Karen Slack.
TN Politics: "Embarrassing" county budget lapse earns Comptroller's ire
Analyst Mike Carpenter says penalizing the county for budget shortcomings comes at "interesting" political time.
Racial profiling in Memphis is concern as state troopers team up with ICE
Immigration journalist Daniel Connolly says even legal immigrants in Memphis are carrying passports in the event of an encounter with ICE.
Upcoming Fall Events at Dixon Gallery & Gardens
Darel Snodgrass spoke with Dixon Gallery & Gardens Director of Horticulture Dale Skaggs about autumn highlights in the gardens.
The Music at St. John’s Episcopal Church 2025 Season Continues
The Music at St. John’s Episcopal Church season continues with a Service of Choral Compline on Sunday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Service of Evensong on Sunday, October 12, at 5:30 p.m., both in the St. John’s Sanctuary at Central and Greer.
Germantown Performing Arts Center 2025-26 Season Continues
The season continues at the Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) with performances both outdoors in the Grove and indoors in the Highland Capital Performance Hall.
ARTober '25! | Gallery 1091
Artists’ Link presents ARTober ’25 in Gallery 1091 at the WKNO Digital Media Center, on view from Friday, October 3, through Wednesday, October 29, with an opening reception on Sunday, October 5, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
TN Politics: Expectations Vs. Concerns about the Memphis Safe Task Force
Local views differ greatly on the federal task force now operating in the streets of Memphis.
Giving with Purpose
As we approach year-end financial planning, the Community Foundation encourages you to take a thoughtful, strategic approach to your charitable giving. Memphians are generous by nature—but too often, gifts are made in response to the latest request rather than with a clear plan.
Arts Agenda: Murder, fishnets, and the autumn moon
Featured: A 50th anniversary screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Orpheum; the family-friendly Mid-Autumn Festival at Crosstown Arts